takedowns

[martialartsresearcher]

hello again guys. i was wondering what are the top 10 take downs? thanks

[JohnnyS]

In what sport?

[delta1]

On "the street", I'm willing to bet number one is a simple trip as the guy is backing up.

[martialartsresearcher]

the street you guys. sorry for not being more specific.

[JohnnyS]

Depends whose doing the takedowns.

 

Double-leg, single-leg would be up there for wrestlers.

 

Basic Hip throw, o-soto-gari for Judoka and ju-jitsu guys.

[martialartsresearcher]

WOW thanks guys.

[tokeabowl]

sprawing is a good takedown, but i think it is dangerous on the streets. You should look in to Judo. Judo has some really good take downs.

[TJS]

sprawing is a good takedown, but i think it is dangerous on the streets. You should look in to Judo. Judo has some really good take downs.

 

Sprawling is not a takedown at all. Sprawling is what youd o when someone shoots in for a takedown on you..you sprawl you legs back and drop down on top of them. It's proabably the best single takedown defense you can learn for the street or otherwise.

[Treebranch]

Why is it that you really see lateral movement being used for avoidance when they work so fricken well? I do agree though being able to sprawl is absolutely necessary.

[JohnnyS]

Treebranch,

 

Lateral movement isn't quick enough to stop a shoot from arms-length, that's why it's not used against takedowns. I'm sure if worked better than sprawling that it would be used by wrestlers in competition.